In the NHL this year, there are several teams with a good shot to win it all: the Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Of course, anyone can win it, but it is obviously the goal of all GMs in the league to give themselves the best shot they can.
So what do the Leafs have to do to elevate themselves from contender to favorite?
For the Leafs, the Time Is Now
The Leafs are likely to be a competitive team for years to come but this year they have the best shot that they’ll ever have.